‘Everything’s so expensive’: Sask. couple finds creative ways to pay for wedding

Over the past two months, Bunnell estimates the couple has raised more than $1,200. She also continues to receive regular requests for side jobs in the Battlefords and Lloydminster areas.

“This has put us in a position where we’re super comfortable with being able to have this wedding and not have to worry about all those extra expenses,” she explained.

“Honestly, it has lifted heavy weights off of our shoulders and made us feel so much more comfortable and able to enjoy being engaged and planning our wedding, especially at our age.”

Bunnell said the extra income has made a significant difference as wedding expenses continue to mount. The couple is expecting 108 guests, and costs for food, photography, attire and decorations have quickly added up.

“We are doing $1,000 just for food, dresses are expensive, but I was able to find mine at $1,100, you have to rent tuxes, you have to get all the decorations… They are very expensive; everything’s so expensive. People don’t realize the price of a wedding.”

(Image Credit: Jasmine Bunnell/ submitted)

What began as a way to help pay for the wedding has also become an opportunity to help others. Bunnell now does dump runs for people in the community, often assisting seniors, residents without trucks and others who need help hauling unwanted items.

“I did not expect any of this,” she said. “I started posting and then I started getting loads of messages, and I’m like, my gosh, okay, wait. How am I supposed to plan all of this?”

As the couple counts down to their September wedding, Bunnell said the support has reminded them that they are not planning the day alone. What started as a financial setback has turned into a community effort – one that has eased the burden of wedding costs while helping neighbours along the way.

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alyssa.rudolph@pattisonmedia.com

by Alyssa Rudolph

‘Everything’s so expensive’: Sask. couple finds creative ways to pay for wedding

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